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PA Long Chain Nylon Alternatives

In Replacing PA12 - Gain Resistance To Heat & Diesel Biofuels

DuPont has been working on PA12 alternatives and is positioned to respond quickly. The company has established global development and supply teams to work with customers to quickly qualify alternative materials for use in brake and fuel components and other critical industrial applications like hose and tubing.

These materials are fully commercial in those applications, and many are based on renewably sourced ingredients, allowing customers to adopt a more sustainable solution.

DuPont™ Zytel® LCPA resin

DuPont™ Zytel® LCPA offers a balanced set of properties for demanding applications. With science-driven innovation, DuPont has enhanced PA610 and PA612 products and expanded the portfolio with two series of polymers.

Zytel® RSLC 4000 and Zytel® LC 7000 offer a step change improvement over existing grades of Zytel® Long Chain Polyamides (LCPA). They have also been proven commercial in replacing PA12.

The Series Provides:

Chemical resistance and ZnCl/CaCl stress cracking resistance that is comparable to PA11/PA12 and better than toughened, plasticized PA612 & PA610

Flexibility similar to PA12

Sustainable and reliable supply of raw materials from multiple source, including up to 63% renewable content

Similar properties/functionality as PA12 and suitable for a wide range of applications

Excellent yield stress/stiffness balance, better than PA11/12

Blow molding compatible

Global Resources

DuPont has committed global resources to work closely with customers to help identify material solutions and provide technical support. Although many possible PA12 alternatives are highlighted here, there are PA12 substitution challenges. For help understanding how these materials can work in an application, or for more technical information, please contact DuPont.